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RI begins communication with some countries for naphtha supplies

Indonesia has begun communicating with India, the US, and Africa to secure naphtha supplies, as the ongoing Middle East ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 5:18 pm

UI, University of Sydney renew pact to boost research, mobility

The University of Indonesia (UI) and the University of Sydney (USYD) on Monday renewed a cooperation agreement to ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 5:16 pm

Indonesia, China expand partnership on poverty alleviation

Indonesia is strengthening cooperation with China in efforts to alleviate poverty by adopting best practices based on ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 5:14 pm

Countdown to a Global Stage: Thailand Fully Prepares to Host the 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings

The IMFWorld Bank Group Annual Meetings are held every October, rotating between the institutions' ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 5:11 pm

KVB Futures Marks 1st Anniversary, Sustaining Growth Amid Indonesia's Expanding and Competitive Forex Market

Indonesia's retail trading and investment landscape is rapidly expanding, driven by rising financial literacy, ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 5:00 pm

From Doomscroll to Page-Turner: BookXcess Launches The Brain Un-Rot Library to Help Rebuild a Generation's Focus

Today,BookXcess launched TheBrain Un-Rot Library,a groundbreaking campaign designed to help reverse ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 4:54 pm

Govt drives Indonesia-France collaboration in art and technology

Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar continues to strengthen collaboration with France, by organizing the ICC ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 4:11 pm

Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle

Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.

BBC 13 Apr 2026 3:53 pm

Indonesia dismisses claims of US access to national airspace

Indonesia's Defense Ministry dismissed claims that the United States has unrestricted access to the country's ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 3:50 pm

Indonesia marks Parkinsons Day with call for action

Indonesias Health Ministry said World Parkinsons Day 2026, themed United for Progress, Hope for ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 3:33 pm

Ministry, OJK to form task force to speed up 3 million house program

The Ministry of Housing and Settlements (PKP), together with the Financial Services Authority (OJK), has planned to ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 3:26 pm

Gov't ensures quality education in Sekolah Rakyat schools

Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Fajar Riza Ul Haq ensured that Sekolah Rakyat students receive ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 3:20 pm

Indonesia begins land clearing for Nusantara police complex

The government has initiated the process of securing 3.24 hectares of land to build a complex for municipal police in ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 3:10 pm

Gov't mulls over expanding social aid amid global uncertainties

The Ministry of Social Affairs said it is mulling over the possibility of expanding social assistance this year as part ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 2:55 pm

RI financial markets remain under control amid global pressure: govt

The pressure from global volatility on Indonesian financial markets is at a relatively moderate level, the Finance ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 2:16 pm

Indonesia mandates halal certification for logistics in 2026

The Indonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) is mandating the logistics sector to implement halal ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 1:53 pm

Indonesia seeks stronger Russia ties as Prabowo lands in Moscow

Indonesian President Prabowo arrived in Moscow via Vnukovo International Airport on Monday morning local time, marking ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 1:44 pm

Indonesia's Baznas delivers 15,000 staple packages to Palestinians

The National Alms Agency (Baznas) has delivered about 15,000 packages of staple goods donated by the Indonesian public ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 1:18 pm

Indonesia's Health Ministry warns of 'Godzilla' El Nio impacts

The Health Ministry is intensifying public education on health protocols to protect Indonesians from the impacts of El ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 1:15 pm

Indonesian Navy intercepts smuggled clothing from Malaysia

The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) foiled an attempt to smuggle used clothing from Malaysia through Juata Laut, Tarakan, ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 12:28 pm

Energy Minister joins Prabowo in Russia to secure oil supply

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia is accompanying President Prabowo Subianto on his visit to ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 12:14 pm

Luxury brands face profits squeeze as Iran conflict shrinks Dubai Mall sales

Luxury brands in March reported sales drops of 30-50% at the Mall of the Emirates

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 12:05 pm

Indonesia's Prabowo departs for Moscow for talks with Putin

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto departed for Moscow, Russia, from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in Jakarta late ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 11:52 am

Tributes pour in for legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle

The singer, who died at the age of 92, will be cremated with full state honours on Monday.

BBC 13 Apr 2026 11:22 am

Australia appoints Lt. Gen. Susan Coyle as first woman to lead its Army

Lt. Gen. Susan Coyle, the current chief of joint capabilities, will become Chief of Army in July, the Australian government said

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 11:10 am

UK seeks jail terms for tech bosses over non-consensual sex images

The Labour government, which holds a working majority in the House of Commons, has tabled an amendment to the Crime and Policing bill currently before parliament

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 11:04 am

Nusantara legislative, judicial complexes to finish by 2028: OIKN

The construction of legislative and judicial complexes in Nusantara Indonesia's new capital in East ...

Antara News 13 Apr 2026 9:54 am

Three Indian Nationals Killed in Myanmar Civil War

The three men were captured by the rebel Peoples Defense Army but subsequently tortured and killed by a rival outfit.

The Diplomat 13 Apr 2026 9:45 am

UK regulators rush to assess risks of latest Anthropic AI model: Report

Anthropic has said the model is being deployed as part of Project Glasswing, a controlled initiative under which select organisations are permitted to use the unreleased Claude Mythos Preview model

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 9:12 am

Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs

The first U.S. pope heads to Algeria for two days before continuing to Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea in a whirlwind tour to 11 cities and towns, traversing nearly 18,000 km (11,185 miles) over 18 flights

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 8:01 am

Israel-Iran war LIVE updates: U.S. announces to block Hormuz today

U.S. Central Command said it would still allow ships travelling between non-Iranian ports to transit the Strait of Hormuz

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 7:13 am

Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights

Nine million voters have been dropped from rolls in West Bengal, raising concerns over exclusion and fairness.

BBC 13 Apr 2026 5:29 am

U.S. military says it will start blockade of all ships going to and from Iran on Monday

The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, according to CENTCOM

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 3:14 am

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of Easter truce violations

2,299 ceasefire violations were recorded. Specifically: 28 enemy assault actions, 479 enemy shellings, 747 strikes by attack drones... and 1,045 strikes by FPV drones, the Ukrainian army said. Russia's Defence Ministry accused Kyiv of nearly 2,000 breaches of its own.

The Hindu 12 Apr 2026 9:06 pm

Russia ready to supply gas to the EU if it has a surplus, says reports

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying. However, Europe will find a way to buy gas even if Russia does not supply it, says Mr. Peskov

The Hindu 12 Apr 2026 7:15 pm

Trump says U.S. to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz immediately

I have also instructed our Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that has paid a toll to Iran. No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas, says U.S. President Donald Trump

The Hindu 12 Apr 2026 7:02 pm

Indonesia's BMKG says sky object likely rocket debris, not missile

Indonesias Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said a glowing object seen crossing the sky ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 7:01 pm

Indonesian lawmaker urges better support for border immigration staff

An Indonesian lawmaker is calling for higher allowances and improved infrastructure for immigration officers stationed ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 5:09 pm

Indonesian women urged to support national development through family

Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Arifatul Choiri Fauzi called on Indonesian women to uphold ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 4:11 pm

KAI adopts B40 biodiesel, prepares for B50 transition

State-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has adopted green energy across all its locomotives and ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 2:49 pm

Jakarta backs invasive catfish crackdown for ecosystem safety

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung backed a citywide crackdown on suckermouth catfish, citing risks to aquatic ecosystems ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 2:37 pm

Indonesia food security holds firm amid global pressure

Indonesias strategic staple food security remains intact despite geopolitical tensions and El Nio risks, ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 2:26 pm

Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92

Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.

BBC 12 Apr 2026 1:54 pm

Indonesia, Australia strengthen ties to combat online radicalization

Indonesia's National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) sought stronger cooperation with Australia in combating online ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 12:49 pm

Prabowo vows lifelong support for pencak silat development

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto pledged to continue supporting the development of pencak silatmartial arts ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 12:18 pm

Prabowo to meet Putin in Moscow over geopolitics, energy concerns

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to travel to Moscow this week for talks with Russian President Vladimir ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 11:16 am

Ministry deploys 400 pumps, pledges more to shield crops from El Nino

Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said the ministry has prepared 400 water pump units to support agricultural ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 8:45 am

Pakistan deploys 13,000 troops and fighter jets to Saudi Arabia

The deployment aimed to enhance joint military coordination, improve operational readiness between the armed forces of the two countries, and support security and stability at regional and international levels

The Hindu 12 Apr 2026 8:08 am

Minister urges regions to reactivate fire volunteers

Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has urged regional governments to reactivate Fire Care Community (MPA) ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 8:01 am

OIKN taps local residents to rid new capital of malaria and dengue

The Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN) is preparing local communities to serve as the frontline in efforts to make ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 7:31 am

India refuses to criminalise marital rape. This new series shines a light on it

Chiraiya, which has drawn an audience of millions, has prompted conversations on social media around consent and misogyny.

BBC 12 Apr 2026 5:46 am

Manhattan District Attorney investigates sexual assault claims against Swalwell

In his denial, U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell noted that the allegations come ahead of the June primary in the governors race

The Hindu 12 Apr 2026 3:17 am

U.S. warships transit Strait of Hormuz in mine clearance operation

Iran strongly rejected Washington's claims that U.S. vessels entered the strait, military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari told state TV

The Hindu 12 Apr 2026 3:08 am

Prabowo concludes multi-decade tenure as PB IPSI chairperson

President Prabowo Subianto has decided to conclude his multi-decade tenure as general chairperson of the Executive ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 5:53 pm

Indonesia considers EV incentives with industry, regulators

Indonesias Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the government is discussing electric vehicle ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 5:34 pm

RI opens opportunities for research collaboration with Qatar

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology is opening up opportunities for collaboration with Qatar in ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 5:29 pm

Indonesia promotes human rights through EU dialogue

Indonesia will continue to promote human rights while strengthening cooperation with the European Union through ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 5:13 pm

Energy efficiency key to bolstering energy security : Council

The National Energy Council emphasized that energy efficiency is one of the strategic instruments to strengthen ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 5:10 pm

Pencak silat martial arts reflects Indonesian character : Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto said that pencak silat martial arts reflect the character of the Indonesian nation when ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 5:08 pm

U.S. official denies report Washington agreed to unfreeze Iran assets

Tehran earlier said any agreement on a permanent end to fighting must include the unfreezing of sanctioned Iranian assets and an end to Israel's war on Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The Hindu 11 Apr 2026 5:02 pm

BRIN researcher develops sourdough from local red rice

A researcher from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Center for Food Technology and Process Research ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 3:49 pm

U.K. pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after U.S. opposition

Under the deal, Britain would retain control of the strategically important military base on Diego Garcia on a 99-year lease that preserves U.S. operations there

The Hindu 11 Apr 2026 3:07 pm

Tourism Ministry moves to bolster Bali's accommodation governance

The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is moving to strengthen the management of Balis tourism accommodations by ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 1:54 pm

Indonesia sees strong industry push for green steel transition

Indonesias Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said the domestic steel industry has shown strong ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 1:20 pm

Need synergy to end violence against Down syndrome children: Ministry

Minister of Womens Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi said that synergy between the government, ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 1:17 pm

Indonesia focuses on wellness tourism to boost arrivals: Ministry

Deputy Minister of Tourism Ni Luh Puspa stated that wellness tourism has become one of the ministrys priority ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 1:10 pm

Indonesia rejects double standards in advancing global human rights

Indonesia will promote a constructive and inclusive approach while rejecting double standards in advancing global human ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 12:16 pm

Gov't accelerates recovery of disaster-affected MSMEs through MBG

The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) said it is accelerating the economic recovery of ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 12:16 pm

Indonesia boosts development in border areas, minister affirms

Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian reaffirmed the Indonesian government's commitment to boosting ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 11:26 am

Soekarno-Hatta police expose scam admin recruitment ring to Laos

The Soekarno-Hatta Airport Police uncovered a recruitment syndicate for online fraudsters (scammers) to Laos, disguised ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 10:20 am

Indonesia calls for global standards in music royalty governance

The Indonesian government called on international organizations to establish global standards for the governance of ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 10:18 am

RI President's visit to Russia awaits official confirmation

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated President Prabowo Subianto's planned visit to Russia in the near future ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 10:16 am

Forest area task force recovers Rp371 trillion in state assets

The Forest Area Enforcement Task Force (PKH Task Force) has successfully recovered state assets totaling Rp371.1 ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 10:14 am

Indonesia recovers over $21 billion in forest assets: Prabowo

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the Forest Area Enforcement (PKH) Task Force has reclaimed state assets ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 8:34 am

An inappropriate joke nearly ended his career. Now he's back with more humour

A misfired joke nearly derailed Samay Rainas comedy career. Now hes back, reclaiming his voice.

BBC 11 Apr 2026 7:15 am

Ten Indian nationals indicted in U.S. for visa fraud conspiracy

They have been indicted by a federal grand jury with one count of conspiracy to commit visa fraud in connection with a conspiracy to carry out staged armed robberies at convenience stores

The Hindu 11 Apr 2026 7:13 am

Israel-Iran war LIVE updates: Iranian delegation in Pakistan for talks with U.S., Vance en route

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to have the Strait of Hormuz open with or without Irans cooperation

The Hindu 11 Apr 2026 6:16 am

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in West Asian countries during Iran war

This was not about a training mission or exercises, but about support in building a modern air defence system that can actually work, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The Hindu 10 Apr 2026 9:07 pm

Indonesia targets 15,000 homes for renovation in border, remote areas

Indonesia plans to renovate about 15,000 uninhabitable homesin border and remote regions, reinforcing its push ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 8:22 pm

Indonesia's sacrifice in Lebanon and peacekeeping paradox

It is arguably safe to say that only a handful of Indonesians could point to Adchit al-Qusayr or Bani Hayyan on a world ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 8:10 pm

Indonesian govt backs Aceh polytechnic to train global nurses

Indonesias Ministry for the Protection of Migrant Workers (P2MI) is supporting a health polytechnic in Aceh to ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 7:55 pm

Prabowo praises task force for reclaiming forest assets

President Prabowo Subianto on Friday praised the Forest Area Enforcement Task Force (PKH) for recovering hundreds of ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 7:49 pm

Indonesia must not lose to forest 'sucker' mafia: Attorney General

Indonesia must not lose to the mafia 'sucker' of forest wealth, Attorney General S.T. Burhanuddin, as Deputy ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 7:43 pm

Indonesia rolls out measles shots for health workers

Indonesias Health Ministry has begun administering measles-rubella (MR) vaccines to medical personnel and health ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 7:39 pm

Indonesia pushes export diversification via I-EAEU FTA

Indonesia is pushing to diversify export markets by accelerating the implementation of the Indonesia-Eurasian Economic ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 6:43 pm

Prabowo stresses law enforcement to protect state assets

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said law enforcement is key to protecting and managing state assets for public ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 6:18 pm

Indonesian govt regains 5 million hectares of forest land

The Indonesian government has regained control of more than 5 million hectares of forest land from palm oil plantation ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 5:57 pm

Govt to use state asset recovery for schools, housing repair: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto said Friday that funds recovered from administrative fines and state asset seizures will be ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 5:32 pm

Indonesia's Health Ministry reviews near baby mix-up in Bandung

Indonesia's Health Ministry said a near baby mix-up at Hasan Sadikin Hospital in Bandung, West Java, is being ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 4:25 pm